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The Hershey CoMEX:HSY 69 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026, which is 70% below its 10-year median of 1.00. GuruFocus rates MEX:HSY with a GF Score™ of 69/100 and a GF Value™ of MXN3,695.38 (Modestly Undervalued). The stock has 6 warning signs investors should review. Among 964 Consumer Packaged Goods companies, The Hershey Co ranks better than 75.31% on this metric.
Shares Outstanding (EOP) are shares that have been authorized, issued, and purchased by investors and are held by them.
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. A positive ratio may indicate share buybacks over the period, while a zero or negative ratio may reflect no repurchases or potential share issuance. The Hershey Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 0.30%.
The historical rank and industry rank for The Hershey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio or its related term are showing as below:
MEX:HSY'
s 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0 Med: 1 Max: 6.3
Current: 0.3
During the past 13 years, The Hershey Co's highest 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio was 6.30%. The lowest was 0.00%. And the median was 1.00%.
MEX:HSY's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is ranked better than 75.31% of 964
companies
in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry
Industry Median: -0.7
vs MEX:HSY: 0.30
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Explanation
A negative number means the company might be issuing new shares. A positive number indicates that the company is buying back shares.
Be Aware
Investors usually like share buybacks. But as pointed by Warren Buffett, only if a company buys back shares at the prices below the stock's intrinsic value, it rewards remaining shareholders. If a company buys its overvalued stocks back, it destroys shareholder value.
The Hershey Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Related Terms
MEX:HSY vs TR, SOWG, RMCF: 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Comparison
For the Confectioners subindustry, The Hershey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
The Hershey Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio vs Consumer Packaged Goods Industry
For the Consumer Packaged Goods industry and Consumer Defensive sector, The Hershey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where The Hershey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio falls into.
The Hershey Co 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio Calculation
This is the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. The annualized percentage change is calculated with expontential compound based on the latest four years of annual data on Shares Outstanding (EOP).
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What does a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 mean?
The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) has a 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for The Hershey Co and its competitors. This is 70% below median its historical median of 1.00. According to the industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #238 out of 964 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, placing it in the top 24.7%.
Is The Hershey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio too high?
The Hershey Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio of 0.30 is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. Based on the distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #238 out of 964 companies in the Consumer Packaged Goods industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, The Hershey Co has a GF Score™ of 69/100 and is considered Modestly Undervalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does The Hershey Co's 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio compare to TR and SOWG?
According to the Consumer Packaged Goods industry distribution chart, The Hershey Co ranks #238 out of 964 companies for 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio. This places The Hershey Co in the top 25% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio for a Consumer Packaged Goods company?
A good 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio depends on the Consumer Packaged Goods industry context. However, 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio mean?
A high 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. The 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio measures the average annual proportion of a company's outstanding shares repurchased over the past three years. It is calculated as the annualized percentage change in shares outstanding from three years ago to the current year. View historical data for The Hershey Co and its competitors. The Hershey Co's current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 70% below median its own 10-year median of 1.00. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is The Hershey Co stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) is currently considered Modestly Undervalued. The stock's GF Value™ is MXN3,695.38, compared to a current price of MXN3,197.50 — trading 13.5% below its estimated fair value. The current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30, which is 70% below median its 10-year median of 1.00. The Hershey Co's overall GF Score™ is 69/100 with 6 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio calculated?
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is calculated from a company's financial statements. For The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY), the current 3-Year Share Buyback Ratio is 0.30 as of Jun. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is The Hershey Co (MEX:HSY) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, The Hershey Co stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of MXN3,197.50 is trading 13.5% below its estimated GF Value™ of MXN3,695.38.
GuruFocus considers The Hershey Co to be Modestly Undervalued.
Key valuation signals for MEX:HSY:
3-Year Share Buyback Ratio: 0.30 (70% below median its 10-year median of 1.00)
GF Value™: MXN3,695.38 vs. price of MXN3,197.50 (13.5% below fair value)
No single metric tells the full story. See the MEX:HSY stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Hershey is a leading US confectionery manufacturer (around a $55 billion market, according to Euromonitor), controlling 35% of the domestic chocolate aisle. Beyond its namesake label, the firm's portfolio has expanded over the last 85 years and now comprises 100 brands, including Reese's, Kit Kat, Kisses, and Ice Breakers. Hershey's products are sold in about 80 countries, albeit with just a high-single-digit percentage of sales coming from markets outside the US, including Brazil, India, and Mexico. The firm has sought inorganic opportunities to extend its reach beyond its core confectionery business, adding Amplify Snack Brands and its Skinny Pop ready-to-eat popcorn to its portfolio, as well as Pirate Brands, Dot's Pretzels, and LesserEvil over the past few years.
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